Rise & Shine

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This signature Women in the Profession event, currently being duplicated by bar associations across the nation, brought female attorneys together with disadvantaged women and sought to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to compete more effectively for jobs.

The goal and expectation of the Rise and Shine project was to expand into other counties in North Carolina. Sixty volunteers, including volunteer lawyers and law students and community volunteers helped 28 women learn more about themselves and how to navigate the job market. After two nights of experiential learning, food and fellowship, the Rise and Shine participants left the program well prepared for their employment search and their next jobs.